New early release scheme for prisoners begins

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The Government's new early release scheme, designed to tackle prison overcrowding, begins. We speak to a former Chair of the Parole Board, Nick Hardwick, and former safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips. A death row inmate survives an execution attempt after two lethal injections. We speak to the doctor on her legal team. Also on the programme: a vaccine against cancer? We hear from oncologist Professor Sarah Blagden about an upcoming trial for a vaccine against lung cancer. Finally, in a week dominated by the Prime Minister's announcements at Labour Conference, Evan and Sarah dissect one of the most symbolically significant of all: the triple lock.